Joshua Ambani
Advocate
Nairobi
Summary
Dedicated Advocate with strong litigation, legal research, and dispute-resolution expertise, committed to helping clients find practical and effective legal solutions. I bring versatile experience across commercial, employment, procurement, contractual, and public-sector disputes, and a solid grounding in intellectual property, construction, competition, and public law. Known for strategic analysis, clear communication, and diligent representation, I take pride in championing my clients’ interests and ensuring their cases are presented with the strongest possible footing, with my greatest satisfaction coming from seeing them achieve favourable outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Mentee Advocate/Associate
Nyagah B Kithinji & Company Advocate
08.2025 - Current
- Prepared Plaints, Statements of Claim, Defenses, Affidavits and other supporting documents for court and Arbitration Matters.
- Drafted Legal Opinions for clients to help them navigate complex legal matters.
- Secured favorable outcomes in high-profile cases by meticulously preparing for each trial and crafting compelling arguments.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research to support case strategy and contributed to significant legal victories.
- Negotiated favorable settlements, avoiding costly and prolonged litigation for numerous clients.
- Initiated and maintained strong professional relationships with clients, leading to high retention rates and referrals.
- Conducted comprehensive client interviews, gathering relevant information to build a strong case foundation.
- Assisted individuals in navigating processes and procedures to resolve issues, understand rights and express views.
- Managed complex caseloads with diligence, prioritizing tasks to ensure timely resolution of cases.
Holding-Over Advocate
Nyagah B Kithinji & Co. Advocates
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Draft plaints, pleadings, submissions, interlocutory applications, and other court documents across commercial, construction, employment, and contractual disputes.
- Conduct legal research on statutory provisions and precedent cases to support case strategies, focusing on civil procedure, contract enforcement, and ADR frameworks.
- Prepare and organize witness statements, coordinate witness availability for hearings, and manage witness logistics for both court and arbitration proceedings.
- Attend court sessions (Magistrate’s and High Court), file affidavits, affidavits-in-reply, and draft skeleton arguments for hearings; engage in oral argument preparation.
- Support arbitration matters by drafting arbitral submissions, compiling exhibits, and liaising with arbitrators and opposing counsel.
- Monitor case calendars, diarize hearing dates, and follow up on court directives to ensure compliance with procedural timelines.
- Collaborate with senior advocates on client consultations, develop legal memos on complex issues, and assist in negotiation of settlement agreements.
- Worked effectively with fellow team members to coordinate effective solutions to any question or concern.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by maintaining open lines of communication throughout the entire representation process.
Pupil/Legal Assistant
State Law Office (Attorney General’s Chambers)
03.2023 - 03.2025
- Conducted comprehensive legal research on commercial, land, procurement, employment, and contractual matters for state litigations; prepared case briefs and legal opinions to guide litigation strategy.
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or preparing case briefs and legal opinions accurately.
- Drafted legal defenses, petitions, responses to plaints and petitions, preliminary objections, and replying affidavits in suits involving the State; ensured all pleadings conformed to the Civil Procedure Rules.
- Assisted in preparatory work for alternative dispute resolution sessions, including drafting submissions, gathering evidence, and scheduling ADR conferences.
- Managed correspondence with clients, opposing counsel, and government departments; maintained accurate files and updated case status reports.
- Represented the State’s interest in administrative hearings before quasi-judicial bodies; monitored compliance with government policies and regulations.
- Prepared training materials and delivered presentations for internal legal staff on changes in procurement law and amendments to public-sector employment regulations.
Research Assistant
University of Pretoria Centre for Intellectual Property (IP)
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Conducted independent research on emerging IP issues, culminating in a paper on Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and Intellectual Property law; presented findings to academic and legal audiences.
- Assisted in developing an IP law curriculum for library services, compiling case law, legislative texts, and scholarly articles for instructional use.
- Coordinated materials for World IP Day outreach campaigns, including brochure preparation, summary reports, and presentations.
- Drafted reports and presentations for faculty and peer-reviewed journals; managed project timelines and communicated deadlines to project stakeholders.
Legal Intern
Kenya Railways Corporation
08.2017 - 11.2017
- Assisted the Corporation Secretary in drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, lease agreements, and service level arrangements.
- Monitored pending litigation matters; liaised with external counsel and prepared periodic litigation updates for the Board.
- Conducted statutory and policy research on transport and infrastructure law; summarized legislative amendments for internal distribution.
- Prepared court attendance summaries for rail-related claims and compiled pleadings for early assessment by external counsel.
- Drafted legal memoranda on regulatory compliance issues affecting railway operations, including safety, environmental, and labor regulations.
Legal Intern
Pannell Kerr Forster (PKF)
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Drafted company incorporation documents, articles and memoranda of association, and assisted in registration procedures at the Registrar of Companies.
- Conducted due diligence reviews for corporate transactions, drafting due diligence checklists and summarizing findings for senior counsel.
- Assisted clients with contract drafting: NDAs, service agreements, and commercial lease agreements.
- Reviewed and proofread legal correspondence, ensuring compliance with grammar, punctuation, and legal citation standards.
Judicial Attaché
Judicial Service Commission
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Filed cases and managed court registry operations; maintained case logs and updated cause lists for Magisterial courts.
- Provided legal aid to members of the public, interpreting court procedures and assisting with document preparation.
- Conducted legal research on statutes, judicial decisions, and procedural rules to support judicial officers in case management.
- Assisted with electronic court filing, manuscript preparation of judgments, and proofing of typed court rulings.
Education
Post-Graduate Diploma - Law
Kenya School of Law
Nairobi, Kenya03-2025
Master of Laws (LL.M.) - Public Law
Koç University
Istanbul, Turkey07.2024
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) - Law
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
Nairobi, Kenya07.2021
Skills
Legal Research & Analysis: Extensive experience researching Kenyan statutes, case law, and comparative jurisprudence; strong ability to interpret and apply legislative instruments
Drafting & Pleadings: Skilled in drafting plaints, petitions, submissions, affidavits, responses, and memoranda; meticulous attention to legal drafting conventions
Litigation & Court Representation: Familiarity with court procedures, filing processes, and drafting of court documents; experience in witness preparation and courtroom attendance
Alternative Dispute Resolution: Hands-on exposure to arbitration proceedings, settlement negotiations, and mediation strategies
Administrative & Public Law: Solid grounding in constitutional law, administrative law principles, and the protection of state interests in judicial review contexts
Case Management: Proven capacity to manage caseloads, prioritize deadlines, and maintain accurate records for multiple concurrent matters
Stakeholder Engagement: Experience collaborating with colleagues, opposing counsel, and clients to achieve efficient dispute resolution; effective communicator with internal teams and external partners
Technical Proficiency: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); LexisNexis/Kenya Law Reports; basic litigation-support software; internet-based research
Technical: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), LexisNexis, Kenya Law Reports, Westlaw basics
Legal Research & Writing: Westlaw/Kenya Law databases, online legal research, drafting opinions & memoranda
Litigation Tools: E-filing systems, court registry procedures (Magistrate’s & High Court), stigma sheets
Certification
Certificate in Computer Applications & Information Technology, Strathmore University, Nairobi | January 2013 – June 2013
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Mentee Advocate/Associate
Nyagah B Kithinji & Company Advocate
08.2025 - Current
Holding-Over Advocate
Nyagah B Kithinji & Co. Advocates
04.2025 - 07.2025
Pupil/Legal Assistant
State Law Office (Attorney General’s Chambers)
03.2023 - 03.2025
Research Assistant
University of Pretoria Centre for Intellectual Property (IP)
01.2022 - 06.2022
Legal Intern
Kenya Railways Corporation
08.2017 - 11.2017
Legal Intern
Pannell Kerr Forster (PKF)
05.2016 - 08.2016
Judicial Attaché
Judicial Service Commission
06.2015 - 08.2015
Post-Graduate Diploma - Law
Kenya School of Law
Master of Laws (LL.M.) - Public Law
Koç University
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) - Law
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY